Nurse Aide - Assisted Living 7am - 3pm

Purpose:

To provide resident care and activity needs under the supervision of the Department Manager and/or Nurse on duty. To provide care in a manner that promotes the best possible quality of life for the resident while residing at The Orchard.

Minimum Eligibility Requirements

• Licensed CNA, Home Health Aide, Personal Care Home Maker, or related experience
• References documenting skills and experience as a caregiver
• Current TB skin test prior to the date of hire then annually
• Cleared background check within 2 years
• Must be able to lift 50lbs.
• Ability to read and write English
• Must be able to communicate effectively
• Must have compassion for and desire to work with elderly
• Ability to perform all duties and responsibilities under essential job functions

Essential Functions

• Document resident activity on approved forms in a manner that is legible and understandable
• Provide resident care including bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, changing bed linens, positioning, transferring, and incontinence care while using appropriate techniques
• Observe any changes in resident condition, take action to ensure safety of resident and report to supervisor
• Make rounds as directed to check on resident status
• Respond to call lights in a timely manner
• Vital sign monitoring will be performed as needed by personnel with current training
• Assist with dining service and activity program as directed
• Understand and follow safety and infection control policies and procedures
• Understand and follow resident care plan and document accordingly
• Hear, understand, and respond to resident communication
• Report incidents and completes appropriate paperwork
• Collect, wash, and care for laundry & linens in accordance with The Orchard policy.
• Help to properly maintain all equipment, and general facility maintenance & cleanliness
• Ensure work areas are clean and safe, ensure policies covering infection control, health and safety, etc. are strictly followed
• Ensure compliance and understanding of all regulations and resident rights
• Attend all required in-service trainings
• Promote and encourage residents to participate in activities
• Answer phone appropriately
• Meet customer service standards in a friendly, helpful, and courteous manner with resident satisfaction a priority
• Ability to distinguish and prioritize duties and resident needs (both emotion & physical) v/s task at hand
• The job description provides a framework for the job, other duties may be assigned as necessary

Benefits

• PTO
• Medical Insurance
• Dental
• Vision
• Basic Life and AD&D (Employer paid)
• Disability
• Accident
• Critical Illness
• Employee Assistance Program

Standard Shift

• Day Shift
• Evening Shift
• Night Shift

Supplemental Pay

• Shift differential